Reasons for Manuscript Rejection
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, Tutorsindia info@ tutorsindia.com
In brief
Challenges to translate research studies conducted
Every researcher wants to see their theory
in the field of pharmaceutical sciences into
published in a high-impact journal. On the other
published manuscripts are common. A research
hand, publishing a paper is difficult, and
manuscript published in a reputable national or
manuscript rejection is a frequent phenomenon in
international journal is known as substantiation of
scholarly literature. At some stage in their career,
accurate and dependable studies conducted by a
any researcher would have a manuscript rejected.
research group. Journal papers, reviews, brief
Researchers will learn from their errors and
letters,
guarantee that their next novel has a smooth path
statements,
to print. A list of the utmost common mistakes that
(1)
could lead to your manuscript being rejected .
commentaries,
and
proceedings,
editorials
are
expert
examples
of
(2)
manuscripts written in scholarly journals
.
‘Research’ and ‘Review’ articles are the most
important and influential styles among them, and
I. INTRODUCTION
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they are widely published, read, and popularised.
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II. REASONS FOR MANUSCRIPT
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REJECTION
There are a variability of explanations for this; the
most common (non-limiting) ones are discussed
below:
1.
Flaws in methodology
Any manuscripts show that the work performed in
the research sample was done incorrectly. It is due
to the researcher’s lack of expertise, as shown by
the preliminary literature survey conducted before
Lack
of
Novelty,
originality,
and
presentation of an obsolete study
beginning the project. A 300 mg tablet prepared
with an 8 mm circular punch would have an
The key criteria that a science journal editor
increased thickness and is thus unsuitable for
emphasizes the most are novelty and non-
preparation. If this is seen in the manuscript, it will
obviousness.
shows
give the reviewers an unscientific interpretation (3).
existing
If a study’s approach is flawed or doubtful, the
experience, a mouth dissolving tablet formulation
results are almost certain to be flawed or questions
of drug-using traditional techniques, technologies,
as well, and even widely regarded peer-reviewed
and proven excipients adds little innovation to the
publications will not consider such a study.
something
existing
Unless
different,
state
of
the
researcher
adding
the
to
sector.
the
Furthermore,
introducing an out-of-date analysis when newer
5.
Lack of interpretations
approaches are now available has little to no
The researcher must have adequate knowledge to
experimental merit.
interpret the precise explanations for the study’s
findings. Even if the findings aren’t quite what the
2.
Improper rationale
author anticipated, the author should objectively
The purpose of the analysis is to make a point with
understand the reason in the discussion section. It is
proper justifications and adequate evidence. A
not enough to demonstrate good results. If the root
controlled release formulation of a nearly water
cause
insoluble medication may be refused right away on
interpreted, manuscripts will support future study.
these grounds. The rationale, which should be the
article’s core subject, should focus on the whole
6.
of
the
negative
effects
is
correctly
Inappropriate or incomplete statistics
manuscript. The last sentence in the introduction
The use of statistics in the methodology and
section should usually include the goal and
findings pages of a manuscript gives it an
objective. Rejection is caused by a lack of
advantage over the competition since statistics are
emphasis and an inability to stick to the
already in demand. The risk of the manuscript
manuscript’s theme.
being accepted would be increased if the data are
presented precisely, and mathematical rules are
3.
Unimportant and irrelevant subject
applied.
matter
Peer-reviewed journal publications disseminate
information. As a result, a manuscript must have
7.
Reviewers field of knowledge and
discretion
considerable empirical merit to be published in a
Occasionally, a manuscript may be submitted to a
well-recognized, international journal. Again, the
reader who is not an authority in the area of the
publisher is on the lookout for anything novel that
matter under consideration. He may send the
still meets the standards of his journal’s reach.
manuscript a glance before determining its fate. In
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such circumstances, it is expected that the
difficult for an assessor to tell the difference
manuscript has a better probability of being
between “introduction” and “discussion” in some
accepted; however, the reverse may also happen.
situations. The introduction aims to present the
8.
research topic and to state the article’s objective(s)
Inappropriateness for the journal
or goal(s). The aim of the ‘discussion’ is to analyze
Before determining whether to submit a research
the
report for review, the Editor-in-Chief considers its
experiments, and analyzing the findings. The
content about that of the journal. If the manuscript
‘materials and procedures’ section should be
is unusual, some journals will research lead
comprehensive enough for every student to
molecules rather than known and proven drug
replicate the analysis. In reality, this is useful for
molecules. The date of publication and the
confirming
importance of the subject matter published in a
‘Discussion’ must be relevant to the research.
study,
make
the
comparisons
study’s
to
previous
authenticity.
The
journal are also important considerations.
11. Journals popularity and the priority is
9.
Lack of In vivo studies
given to the manuscript by the editor
With the introduction of advanced in vivo drug
Some manuscripts have potential, but due to the
measurement
for
status of the journal and the vast number of hits to
estimating drug concentrations in minute amounts
the journal, prospective manuscripts must be
in a specific subject, a manuscript is handicapped if
rejected because they face stiff competition from
the in vitro data is not supported by applicable in
the
vivo observations and correlations. Acceptance of
manuscripts. If a thesis is rejected on these points,
manuscripts based solely on data produced by in
it will eventually find a home in another well-
vitro assessments is difficult in the current
regarded publication (5).
technology
and
methods
Editor-in-higher-graded
Chief’s
research
environment (4).
10. Inappropriate
packaging
of
the
manuscript
A less-than-borderline paper may be accepted in
certain situations if it is well-packaged. It may be
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Table: 1 common reason for manuscript
rejection
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2.
Jackson, Debra, and Caroline Bradbury‐Jones.
“Top ten reasons papers are rejected during
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initial screening and some tips to avoid early
rejection.” (2020): 3899-3900.
Recognize that there are a variety of causes for
exclusion. As previously mentioned, publishers are
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and Intakhab A. Khan. “REJECTION OF THE
frequently searching for something very unique.
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Don’t be upset or offended; please don’t take it
personally.
An
anonymous
party
reads
Asif, Fariha, Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin,
LANGUAGE
MANUSCRIPTS
ANALYSIS OF REASONS FROM THE
the
EDITORS’PERSPECTIVE.” PalArch’s
manuscript and takes a decision based on a set of
Journal
pre-determined parameters. Respect his opinions;
Egypt/Egyptology 17.4 (2020): 1553-1575.
one should be mature enough to discern whether
4.
Archaeology
of
Shah, Jay N. “Desk-rejection of manuscript:
How to avoid it.” Journal of Patan Academy of
the opinions expressed are sincere or merely
Health Sciences 7.2 (2020): 1-3.
written for the sake of writing. Re-energize
yourself by reading the post again and seeing
of
5.
Guillaume, Rene, Jesús Cisneros, and Edna
Martinez. “Manuscript Rejection and Shame
whether it might be changed in any way, as well as
Resilience in Early Career Faculty of Color:
any of the reviewers’ remarks (6).
Vignettes on Coping and Overcoming.” Taboo:
The Journal of Culture and Education 19.5
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